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Post by Elliot Kane on Oct 10, 2005 16:47:06 GMT
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan. 30,000 quake deaths so far, and counting  |
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Post by Shan on Oct 10, 2005 17:20:40 GMT
I feel very deeply for the people of Pakistan. So many lives known to be lost right now and no one knows how many more have also lost their lives. So many families touched. It is a very sad situation. My prayers are that God will be with them, care for them, and give them the strength to endure what is ahead for them. Shan  |
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Post by Sir Ped of Ro on Oct 10, 2005 17:25:38 GMT
saw this tragedy early in the morning...i have no words to express my feelings! it's a big part of a new generation that disapeared/was killed...!!!! hellish theater |
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Post by Gray Lensman on Oct 10, 2005 18:02:01 GMT
This has been a tragic year as far as natural disasters are concerned. Shame to hear there's been another death toll. My best wishes to anyone suffering in the region right now. |
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Post by ss on Oct 10, 2005 21:23:28 GMT
Natural disasters keep coming....and that is a very hard place to reach.... I see the British were on the scene quickly, with some others, good show...hope we can get some people over there... Bush has pledged aid and he may get the military airlift on track...hope so... (this from the news) "Eight U.S. helicopters - five Chinook transport choppers and three Blackhawks for heavy lifting - were diverted from the war in neighboring Afghanistan . They carried supplies, tarpaulins and equipment, including high-tech cameras for finding buried survivors. "Pakistan is one of our closest allies in the war on terror and we want to help them in this time of crisis," said Sgt. Marina Evans, a U.S. military spokeswoman in Kabul, Afghanistan. Washington pledged up to $50 million in relief and reconstruction aid, U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker said." |
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Post by Glance A'Lot on Oct 11, 2005 14:58:42 GMT
"Pakistan is one of our closest allies in the war on terror and we want to help them in this time of crisis,"
Does that imply that if they were not, humanitarian aid would be less expeditious or less needed? ^^
I sincerely think that political issues, statements or considerations should have no place in such a deplorable situation.
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Post by peterh on Oct 11, 2005 15:33:39 GMT
Damn - all my sympathies to the people affected by this tragedy. That said, I think we're doing all we can to help over here. Pakinstanis living in Denmark has already been out collecting money, clothes and other things needed and several Danish doctors, 70 at last count I believe, have voulenteered to fly down and help. Not to worsen the mood but I just read that a severe snowstorm in Colorado might also be in the catastrophy category. Detals were sparse but it could develop into something nasty. .. |
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Post by janggut on Oct 12, 2005 2:48:23 GMT
hope it won't come to that, Pete, but thanks for the thoughtfulness.
bless the Pakistanis, may relief comes to them soon enough, may they have peace, resilience.
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Post by ss on Oct 12, 2005 3:27:33 GMT
Not to worsen the mood but I just read that a severe snowstorm in Colorado might also be in the catastrophy category. Detals were sparse but it could develop into something nasty. .. They are calling for 20-25 inches in Denver, don't know, but they have some good snow removal gear there, used to it, although will close the interstate (70) for about 100 miles... |
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Post by peterh on Oct 12, 2005 7:54:05 GMT
hope it won't come to that, Pete, but thanks for the thoughtfulness. bless the Pakistanis, may relief comes to them soon enough, may they have peace, resilience. I lived in Denver as an au pair ib 1998 and absoutely loved the city. So it's a bit personal for me, though not as much as you US citizens |
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Post by ss on Oct 12, 2005 22:20:13 GMT
"Pakistan is one of our closest allies in the war on terror and we want to help them in this time of crisis,"Does that imply that if they were not, humanitarian aid would be less expeditious or less needed? ^^ I sincerely think that political issues, statements or considerations should have no place in such a deplorable situation. I would think not...but I see your observation...  Remember, Bush is not known for his own wit...seems to always say it and it comes out skewed... ;D I can't remember when or if we ever in the history of the Republic refused to give aid to someone in such a need... |
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